Difficult People

Season 1

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Life is really tough for Julie Kessler (Julie Klausner) and Billy Epstein (Billy Eichner), two thirty-something aspiring comics living and working in New York City. While their friends and acquaintances move on to find success and love, they continue to struggle with careers and relationships, getting more bitter by the day.

Where to Watch Season 1

8 Episodes

Library Water
E1
Episode 1Library WaterBilly and Julie come up with an entrepreneurial scheme to sell bottled library water fountain water; Julie gets in trouble for a controversial tweet.
Devil's Three-Way
E2
Episode 2Devil's Three-WayJulie seeks out an old high school crush and brings him to bed with her and Arthur; Billy finds a father figure in Denise's husband, Nate.
Pledge Week
E3
Episode 3Pledge WeekBilly hits it off with a new man, only to find out he's a "participator"; Julie's home life crumbles as Arthur cracks under the pressure of the PBS pledge drive.
The Courage of a Soldier
E4
Episode 4The Courage of a SoldierBilly visits his very Jewish brother for Yom Kippur dinner; Julie attempts to befriend a veteran to prove to Marilyn's surrogate daughter that she's charitable.
The Children's Menu
E5
Episode 5The Children's MenuWhile Billy's boss is out of town, Billy and Julie overhaul the café menu with children's cuisine at adult prices.
Even Later
E6
Episode 6Even LaterBilly and Julie prepare a portfolio for a writing job, but find it easier to procrastinate than write.
Premium Membership
E7
Episode 7Premium MembershipBilly and Julie decide to create their own podcast, but it proves more difficult than anticipated; Billy has some unexpected fun at the dog park.
Difficult Christmas
E8
Episode 8Difficult ChristmasJulie and Billy book a gig at The Cutting Room, but Billy's newfound obligation to family threatens to compromise their big break.